Managing a home, communicating with others, getting around the community, and handling everyday responsibilities can require different levels of assistance for a person with a developmental disability. In-Home and Community Support provides direct assistance, instruction, prompting, modeling, and reinforcement while the individual works on skills needed for daily living and community participation. In York, Pennsylvania, for example, support may take place during actual household routines or while the individual uses community resources, rather than limiting skill development to a separate training environment.
How It Works
Support can be provided while the individual is:
Practicing personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
Managing household routines and maintaining the home
Learning to manage personal resources and everyday responsibilities
Practicing communication, decision-making, and relationship skills
Using transportation and navigating community resources
Participating in community activities, events, and social opportunities
What to Expect
The service is delivered in the individual’s home and in inclusive community settings where the skills being addressed are actually used. A support professional may teach, demonstrate, prompt, model, reinforce, or provide physical assistance depending on what the individual needs during a particular activity. The type and amount of support are based on the person’s assessed needs and authorized services, with assistance intended to promote participation and autonomy rather than unnecessarily taking over tasks the individual can perform.
Let’s Start a Conversation
Contact us to discuss available developmental disability support services and how they may fit your circumstances. We can provide information about service options and the next steps for exploring support.